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Iran

Islamic Councils Law

Formally: قانون تشکیلات، وظایف و انتخابات شوراهای اسلامی کشور و انتخاب شهرداران

Law on the Formation, Duties and Elections of Islamic Councils of the Country (1996), as amended

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Sunshine Score: 23/100 (weak)
23/100

Sunshine Score

23/100
Nominal
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 3 days
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions 5 permitted categories
Minutes Required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement No specified remedy, legislature exempt
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Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
3 days

Online posting: Not required

Public Participation

Public Comment
Not required
Written Comment
Not allowed

Virtual Meetings

Member Remote Participation
Not allowed
Public Remote Comment
Not allowed

Closed Sessions

Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances

Permitted Categories

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required
Yes

Online posting: Not required

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
No Specified Remedy
Standing to Sue
Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review
Enforcement Body
Administrative Justice Court (Divane Edalat Edari)

Scope

This law applies to:

  • Shura
  • Shahrdari
  • Dehyari

Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)

Sources & References

Notes

Iran's 1996 Law on Islamic Councils governs شوراهای اسلامی شهر و روستا (city and village Islamic Councils) and the selection of mayors. The law requires council sessions to be held regularly and provides limited provision for public attendance; in practice access is discretionary. Councils are subject to supervision by provincial governors (استانداران) and the Ministry of Interior. Statute seeded with enforcement caveat.

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The specific rules for Iran may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.